SANEF calls out Big Tech inaction over SA election misinformation
The body representing South Africa’s news media has had little response to requests for dialogue with Big Tech or Parliament over safeguards for the upcoming election.
Samuel Mungadze
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Meta's 2Africa cable landing a windfall for African economies
At 45,000 km, 2Africa is the world's longest undersea cable, connecting 33 countries with 46 landing points in Africa, Europe, and Asia when completed.
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With AI technology tailor-made in Africa, the sky’s the limit
Nick Clegg, Meta global affairs president, writes for ITWeb Africa about the influence of AI in Africa and how it may help the continent's economy.
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Meta boosts budget to build AI products
The company believes that every business will have an AI with which customers can interact to purchase things and receive service.
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2Africa subsea cable to land in Nigeria this month
Lawmaker lauds the landing of the cable 45,000km in Nigeria and the benefits it will bring.
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Vodacom lands 2Africa cable north of Mozambique
The company says it is the first undersea cable to land in the country's north, and a data facility has also opened in the same city.
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Paratus, Meta sign fibre deal for Zambian towns
Companies announce an investment to build a 900km open access metro fibre network in Zambia to improve high-quality connectivity in under-served communities in 10 Zambian cities and towns.
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Paratus Zambia partners Meta to roll out new fibre network
900km network to extend connectivity reach to under-served communities.
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Entravision and Meta Partner in Ghana
Partnership Expands Entravision 365 Digital’s Presence into West Africa
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Cameroon’s youth to be trained on how manage social media
Meta’s digital literacy programme launched this month, focused on technology skills development, and how to navigate digital spaces safely.
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Meta's Facebook Reels to rival TikTok in Africa
Reels is touted as the best way for African creators to get discovered, connect and earn money.
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SSA faces connectivity predicament as Meta winds down Express Wi-Fi
Programme was meant to bridge the internet gap in Africa where internet connectivity remains low.